Summit Life Blog

CMDA Chapel Service

Click HERE to listen to the Christian Medical and Dental Association Service by Dave McAuley titled, “Ready , Set, Go!“.

Add comment April 1, 2009

BCTI Partners with Summit Leadership Foundation

BCTI is proud to announce its new partnership with Summit Leadership Foundation. As an Information Technology company that provides Cisco solutions including Unified Communications Solutions (IP Telephony) and wireless networks, BCTI was able to donate a new Cisco telephone system and a wireless network as well as Internet service to Summit.
The Summit Leadership Foundation recently opened its doors to its new facility to expand its ability to help area churches and non-profits connect to the right people and the right resources, said Founder and Director Dave McAuley. Summit Leadership strives to help collaborate and coordinate the efforts of the leaders of ministries, agencies and projects to most effectively and efficiently serve the region. I have known Dave McAuley for many years, and am confident that his vision and abilities will continue to have a positive impact on our community. BCTI is proud to be able to both assist and partner with the Summit Leadership Foundation, said Chase Boles, BCTI President and CEO.
Summit has over 40 members including Girls on the Run, Safe Passage, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, AGAPE, and many more. When we can support Summit Leadership Foundation, we are also supporting many charitable organizations throughout the region. We know that Summit will use donations and volunteer efforts wisely to help the community where help is needed most, said Boles. Both Summit and BCTI hope to strengthen its partnership over the coming year. We are working on a variety of avenues in which we can work together. We hope to offer some special training opportunities for Summit members, and will look for opportunities to further support Summit Leadership Foundation, said Boles.

BCTI

Add comment February 18, 2009

Thank you Business & Co-op Partners

Summit could not exist without our Business and Co-op Partners. The Lord has greatly blessed us with sending His provisions to Summit through such wonderful people, organizations and businesses. If you are a Summit Partner, THANK YOU!! We love and appreciate those who have come along side Summit Leadership Foundation to serve, minister and support the Tri-Cities community.

Business Partners are in agreement with the mission, vision, values and beliefs of Summit Leadership Foundation. They contribute a monthly amount to help underwrite the costs associated with operating the facility. In turn they have access to reserved meeting space in accordance with their level of support.

Co-op Partners are ministries and organizations in agreement with the mission, vision, values and beliefs of Summit Leadership Foundation and contributes a monthly fee to help support the facility and have “turn-key” access to reserved meeting space.

For a list of Business and Co-op Partners, or to learn how to become a Summit Partner, log onto the Summit Leadership Foundation Website.

Add comment February 18, 2009

Recent Celebrations & Current Projects

Recent Celebrations:

Moved into the new Summit Facility in December and opened with regular business hours 8:00am to 5:00pm on January 5th, 2009.

Launched our new redesigned Summit website to better serve leaders with valuable information and resources to help them in their ministries.

Started a new ministry called Faithfully Business to serve women in the marketplace. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more.

Assisted the Friends at John Sevier ministry in raising funds in their effort to replace beds and furniture for the residents at the John Sevier Center in Johnson City.

Provided consulting services for Interfaith Hospitality Network in their successful capital campaign to purchase the office building they have been renting.

Current Projects:

Assisting the planning team for the third annual Pledge 2 Purity teen event scheduled for September 2009.

Helping start and host a local chapter of Kingdom Advisors, a network of financial professionals committed to advancing the kingdom through their profession.

Partnering with local leaders from Crown Ministries and Financial Peace University to provide training and financial counseling to those in need of assistance.

Organizing and hosting a series of Ministry Leader Forums to better connect leaders who are serving in similar ministry areas such as the leaders of prison ministries, student ministries, counseling, ministries serving the poor, etc.

Assisting the planning team for the George Barna Parenting Seminar hosted by First Christian Church in Johnson City on September 10th, 2009.

Add comment February 18, 2009

Funding by Consignment

Tough economic times greatly affect ministries and other non-profits. Summit is creating a Consignment Sales area in our new facility to help our co-op partners raise funds through selling new or “like new” items and services. This innovative approach to providing funds for a ministry will also benefit donors who may not be able to give cash but have items of value they could donate. It will benefit the purchasers by providing quality items at bargain prices with the added feature of supporting a worthy cause at the same time. We are also looking for volunteers to serve on the Consignment Center team.
If you are interested in donating new or like new items or want to serve on the volunteer team, please call our office at 423-283-7557.

Add comment February 18, 2009

Summit Accounts Manager

Josh Culbert, Summit Accounts Manager

Josh Culbert is a junior accounting major at ETSU. In addition to serving as the Accounts Manager for Summit Leadership Foundation, he also works at Blackburn, Childers, & Steagall, PLC in their Small Business Consulting & Tax Departments. He desires to pursue his Master’s Degree in Accountancy at ETSU upon completion of his undergraduate work, and, subsequently, pursue a law degree. He is passionate about college-aged youth and learning about nonprofit compliance issues related to accounting and law. He attends Grace Fellowship Church in Johnson City, TN.

Add comment February 13, 2009

Summit Facility Host

Jessica Trivette, Summit Facility Host

I have been serving with Summit Leadership Foundation as the Facility Host since the beginning of 2009. I am originally from a small town north of Nashville, TN. I graduated in May ’07 from ETSU with my Bachelor’s in Speech Communication. I then married my husband, Tim, and made East Tennessee my home. I am so excited to be apart of the Summit team and get to serve so many wonderful people. In the short time I have been with Summit, I am already amazed at their ability in guiding people, businesses, and ministries to serve where their passion is. I cannot wait to witness what the Lord presents to Summit during my journey here.

Add comment February 9, 2009

Summit Communications Director

Jan Jacobson, Summit Communications Director

I grew up on a farm in Elgin, Illinois, an hour outside of Chicago where at the time was still pretty rural. Graduated from high school and began working at a local community college as well as attending classes there. Married Paul Jacobson in 1980 and moved to Dallas, Texas where he was offered a job with Texas Instruments after college. I worked as an Administrative Assistant during this time and discovered that’s where my talents lied. In 1986, we transferred to Johnson City with Texas Instruments and have called this our home ever since. Our family grew shortly after that move. Our sons Kyle and Alex were born and I became a stay at home mom with the exception of working part time for Main Street Café in Jonesborough where I discovered an enjoyment for catering and serving. I reentered the business work world after many years with a job at Siemens followed by working as a Ministry Assistant for the Student Ministry at Grace Fellowship Church. I am currently serving as the Communication Director for Summit and continuing to grow in my faith as God has provided opportunities to work in ministry positions. Paul and I recently became “empty nesters” as Kyle and Alex are both in college now. When not working at Summit, I also enjoy directing weddings, cooking, keeping in shape exercising or spending time outdoors hiking, camping, biking or boating and volunteering and serving my church and local ministries where I can.

Add comment February 9, 2009